1/ST and Goodwood Racecourse have announced a reciprocal partnership that will allow horses to gain automatic entry to races at each other’s racecourses following success at the Pegasus World Cup meeting at Gulfstream Park and the Goodwood Festival. Winners of the Pegasus World Cup Turf and Pegasus World Cup Filly and Mare Turf in 2025 will gain automatic entry to the Sussex Stakes and Nassau Stakes in 2025, respectively.
Incentives for winning horses include monetary rewards, free entry into reciprocal races, and accommodation and hospitality at the Goodwood Festival. The winners of the Sussex Stakes and Nassau Stakes will also gain automatic entry to the Pegasus World Cup Turf and Pegasus World Cup Filly and Mare Turf in 2026, respectively.
This partnership aims to create an accessible pathway for horses to compete in both North America and the United Kingdom, encouraging international participation and increasing fan engagement. The collaboration between 1/ST and Goodwood Racecourse is part of an effort to broaden the appeal and international participation in major races, showcasing the benefits of working alongside the North American horse racing circuit.
